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UNT 772Y

1982 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,420 mi
Last recorded77,420 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNT 772Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 77,420 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/ offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 77,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/ offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 77,348 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 77,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 77,084 miles

Central exhaust silencer in poor condition

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 77,077 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central exhaust silencer in poor condition

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front and rear engine mounting bushes deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt retaining clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 75,617 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2019 74,562 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 74,561 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 15 May 2018 74,033 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 73,622 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 73,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 73,119 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 72,235 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 72,235 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 71,571 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 71,571 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2013 70,888 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 70,888 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/S/F Track rod nut slack

Pass 10 Nov 2011 69,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 64,469 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 59,178 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 59,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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UNT 772Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1982 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 56,068 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UNT 772Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 44 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UNT 772Y registered?

UNT 772Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 October 1982.

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